SEND Report Question 12

How will the school support my child when they are joining this school? Leaving this school? Or moving on to another class?

We recognise that transitions can be difficult for a child with SEN, and we take steps to ensure that any transition is a smooth as possible.

If your child is joining us from another school:

• The SENDCo will liaise with the previous school and speak to their SENDCo
• If your child would be helped by a book/passport to support them in understanding moving on, then one will be made for them.
• Your child will be able to visit our school and stay for a taster session, if this is appropriate. We can also use video conferencing to introduce key staff, hold virtual tours etc if needed.

If your child is moving to another school:

• We will contact the new school's SENDCo and ensure he/she knows about any special arrangements or support that need to be made for your child. Where possible, a planning meeting will take place with the SENDCo from the new school.
• We will make sure that all records about your child are passed on as soon as possible.
• If your child would be helped by a book/passport to support them in understand moving on, then one will be made for them.

When moving classes in school:

• Information will be passed on to the new class teacher in advance and in most cases a planning meeting will take place with the new teacher. All information will be shared with the new teacher.
• If your child would be helped by a book/passport to support them in understand moving on, then one will be made for them.

When moving from Year 6 to Secondary School

• The SENDCo will arrange for the staff from local secondary schools to become involved with your child in Year 5 at Annual Review if appropriate.
• Your child will participate in focused learning relating to aspects of transition, to support their understanding of the changes ahead. This may include a bus journey to the new school, a lunchtime activity etc
• Staff from most local secondary schools will visit your child in class and meet with the SENDCo
• If your child would be helped by a photographic book to support their understanding in moving on, then one will be made for them.
• The SENDCo is available to make visits with parents to secondary schools and discuss choices if required.
• It is best if you can allow plenty of time to consider which secondary school would be best for your child; the more time you allow, the more visits we can arrange so that you fully understand all of your options. If a place at Special School is being considered, converations ideally need to begin during Year 4 in time for the process to be secure by the end of Year 5.

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